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Founded in 1997, HTC Corp originally made notebook computers, but entered the smartphone market, and at one point in 2011 it was the largest smartphone seller in the US, holding 24 per cent, compared to Samsung’s 21 per cent and Apple (20 per cent), but its market share has subsequently fallen sharply.
HTC recently launched its own first AI glasses model, the Vive Eagle, which it said were 100 per cent made in Taiwan. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Google’s AI glasses rumoured to be made in Taiwan, possibly by HTC

Google is rumoured to have completed its first AI-enabled glasses, but has yet to decide on a contract manufacturer.

VR and AR

Meet the Chinese start-up behind Google’s Android XR glasses

Crazy Rich Asians

Meet 5 of Taiwan’s real-life Crazy Rich Asians

VR and AR

HTC holds conference in virtual reality amid coronavirus pandemic

VR headset maker says coronavirus will boost the use of VR

In one presentation about the coronavirus pandemic, virtual coronavirus particles were released, and participants found themselves dressed in protective suits. (Picture: HTC)
VR and AR

HTC makes cheaper Vive Cosmos headset for VR beginners

The virtual reality headset maker is also introducing two advanced models for precise gaming and business customers

Television Broadcasts (TVB)

TVB chairman plans to sell stake, step down from board next month

Hong Kong’s maverick deal-maker Charles Chan Kwok-keung is planning to sell his stake in Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and step down as chairman of the city’s dominant free-to-air broadcaster from next month amid concerns about its business outlook.

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Smartphones

For US$1,000, would you buy an iPhone or HTC's latest crypto phone?

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The Exodus 1 phone is priced at 0.15 BTC or 4.78 ether, which currently equates to about US$960 HTC handset features built-in cryptocurrency wallet and comes pre-installed with CryptoKitties game
RISE Hong Kong

HTC develops ‘blockchain phone’ – but how does it work?

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Google

Google bets on hardware growth in US$1.1 billion HTC deal

Taiwan’s HTC seeks fresh growth from virtual reality business

Taiwan’s HTC seeks fresh growth from virtual reality business
Smartphones

Smartphone review: HTC 10 puts plenty of features into a well-designed package

Easy to pick up and comfortable to hold, the metal-bodied HTC 10 has powerful cameras with image stabilisation and manual control

HTC 10 smartphone.
Google

Six consumer tech trends coming in 2016: drones that follow you, robots, virtual reality (again) and self-driving cars

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The Next Big Thing

New | Taiwan smartphone giant HTC's former CEO joins Hong Kong tech firm Digital Domain

Taiwan’s HTC to axe 15 per cent of workforce as gap widens with Chinese rivals Xiaomi, Huawei in smartphone war

A pedestrian looks at an advertisement for HTC's One M8 smartphone in Taipei. Photo: Bloomberg

HTC dials into China market, but who will answer the call?

Taiwan's flagship smartphone developer HTC is dialling into the mainland's middle-tier market to rebuild its global brand after a long decline, but industry analysts warn of stiff competition from lower-priced, similar-quality local brands.

HTC's One M8 is out of reach of many mainlanders. Photo: AFP

HTC star may rise again as latest premium handset sells fast

Once a star of the intensely competitive smartphone sector, Taiwan's HTC has seen its fortunes collapse in recent years - but the success of its latest model provides a glimmer of hope.

HTC eyes US with flagship M8 phone

Taiwanese phone maker HTC said its new flagship smartphone, the One M8, was selling quicker than its predecessor, and that the strong showing would help it claw back market share in developed markets such as the United States.

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Smartphones

HTC turns to cheaper phones for sales boost

HTC says a focus on its flagship smartphone led to mid-tier devices being neglected which resulted in disappointing sales. Photo: Reuters
Nokia

Patent deal ends feud between HTC and Nokia

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has signed a patent and technology collaboration agreement with Finnish phone giant Nokia to end all pending patent litigation between them.

HTC pins hopes on updated phone

HTC said an updated version of the One smartphone, its first wearable device, and a renewed focus on marketing will help turn the company around this year after two consecutive annual declines in revenue.

Google

Rockstar group takes mobile firms to court

The group that owns thousands of former Nortel Networks patents filed a barrage of patent lawsuits on Thursday against mobile-phone manufacturers including Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction.

Rockstar, owned by Apple, Microsoft, Blackberry, Ericsson and Sony, paid US$4.5 billion for the patents of the bankrupt Canadian telecoms equipment maker. Photo: AP

HTC scales back production amid cash flow problems

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has halted at least one of its four main manufacturing lines, accounting for at least a fifth of total capacity, and is outsourcing production as a sales slump puts pressure on its cash flow, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Despite lacklustre sales, HTC devices usually receive rave reviews. Photo: Reuters

HTC banks on new products to regain market

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC, which posted a first quarterly loss last week, says the next two months will be its "biggest challenge" as it tries to win sales from Apple and Samsung Electronics.

HTC slips into red as sales tumble

Taiwan's HTC slid into the red for the first time in the third quarter, with sales hit hard by fierce competition in the smartphone market, supply-chain constraints and internal turmoil.

Taiwan’s HTC trims US workforce, shares tumble

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has laid off 30 employees to “optimize our organisation and improve efficiencies after several years of aggressive growth”. Photo: EPA

Taiwan probes HTC staff over theft of trade secrets

Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating allegations that three employees at leading smartphone maker HTC stole trade secrets to sell to Chinese firms. Photo: EPA

HTC's cheap price lures potential buyers

After peaking in 2011, HTC's stock has plunged 88 per cent as the Taiwanese company lost market share to industry leaders Samsung Electronics and Apple. Now, Chinese vendors including ZTE, Lenovo Group and Huawei Technologies could zero in on the US$4.2 billion company as a takeover target to help them gain technological know-how and a still well-regarded and recognised brand as they expand in mobile devices, according to Sanford C Bernstein.

‘Superphone’ not the One to lift earnings hope for HTC

HTC reported a 93 per cent surge in revenue in 2010, said last month that it expected zero profit or a loss of up to 8 per cent by the end of next month.

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